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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jun 6, 2024FDI May 2024
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) saw modest m/m improvement, reading 52.9 in May vs. 51.6 in April, and continued to expand , albeit driven by just one component, supplier deliveries
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 6/6/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Apr 8, 2024FDI April 2024
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) slightly decelerated m/m but remained in growth territory reading 51.6
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 5/8/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Apr 3, 2024FDI March 2024
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) expanded further in March, increasing to 53.0, up from 50.5 in February.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 4/3/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Jan 18, 2024FTM 196 – How to certify your fasteners to your clients
How do you control the risks associated with giving your clients confirmation in writing about the suitability of your fasteners for their application
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January, 18th 2024 as "How do you...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Dec 7, 2023FDI November 2023
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) improved m/m and remained above a neutral 50 reading for the second consecutive month, reading 53.4
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 12/7/23 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Oct 10, 2023FDI September 2023
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) modestly retreated in September to a sub-50 reading at 48.5 after briefly reaching a neutral 50.0 in August.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 10/5/23 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Aug 18, 2023FTM 191 – Drilling and tapping for inserts, Part II
How do we choose the correct drill bits and taps if we are installing threaded inserts.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published August, 18th 2023 as "How do we...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jul 12, 2023FDI June 2023
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) rebounded slightly to 45.6 compared to 44.7 in May.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 7/12/23 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...